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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,478, 395,222.94 and 95,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,478, 395,222.94 and 95,012.04 is: 142,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,478 : 395,222.94 = 95,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,478/395,222.94 = 95,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,478x = 395,222.94 × 95,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,478x = 37,550,937,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550,937,784.20/263,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,520.20

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